Advanced Specialist - PED Tooling
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist / Executive - PED Tooling to join our Product Engineering Development (PED) team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment while ensuring compliance with Autoliv standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist / Executive - PED Tooling to join our Product Engineering Development (PED) team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment while ensuring compliance with Autoliv standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
Manufacturing & Process Development
Develop new manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment for new product launches.
Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and support RFQs by providing capital investment requirements.
Design and optimize line layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and waste reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ensure process validation and equipment qualification activities are completed according to global standards.
Support process development and robust process controls to meet program timelines.
Continuous Improvement & Automation
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and manufacturing process improvements.
Drive initiatives to improve yield, capacity, capability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead structured problem-solving activities and root cause analysis.
Support retrofit and enhancement of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
Technical Troubleshooting & Quality
Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes.
Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as:
DMAIC
8D
5 Why Analysis
Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis
Ensure compliance with Autoliv manufacturing process specifications and documentation standards.
Team & Vendor Development
Train and mentor technicians and operators on process improvements and manufacturing best practices.
Support competency development through structured training and work allocation.
Identify and evaluate local vendors for cost-effective localization and tooling projects.
Technical Skills
- Strong experience in:
- Tool & Die Design and Manufacturing
- Jig & Fixture Design
- Automation Projects
- Retrofit of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs)
- Precision Assembly Processes
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- 3D Design Software
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Knowledge of:
- Vision Systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Manufacturing Process Validation
- Equipment Qualification
Behavioral Competencies
Customer Focus
Global Perspective
Innovation Mindset
Sound Decision Making
Execution Excellence
Accountability
Collaboration
People Development
Trust Building
Qualifications
- Education
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or NTTF
- Certifications (Preferred)
- GDT
- Tool & Die Making
- AutoCAD
- Tool & Die Design and Manufacturing
- Jig & Fixture Design
- Automation Projects
- Retrofit of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs)
- Precision Assembly Processes
- 3D Design Software
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Vision Systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Manufacturing Process Validation
- Equipment Qualification
- Behavioral Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Global Perspective
- Innovation Mindset
- Sound Decision Making
- Execution Excellence
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- People Development
- Trust Building
- 7-9 years of experience in an Automotive Tier-1 supplier or OEM environment.
- Hands-on expertise in tooling, die-making, automation, jig & fixture design, SPM retrofitting, and process improvement.
- We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
- In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
- More lives saved – more life lived!
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develop new manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment for new product launches.
- Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and support RFQs by providing capital investment requirements.
- Design and optimize line layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and waste reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Ensure process validation and equipment qualification activities are completed according to global standards.
- Support process development and robust process controls to meet program timelines.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation and manufacturing process improvements.
- Drive initiatives to improve yield, capacity, capability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead structured problem-solving activities and root cause analysis.
- Support retrofit and enhancement of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).
- Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes.
- Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as:
- DMAIC
- 8D
- 5 Why Analysis
- Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis
- Ensure compliance with Autoliv manufacturing process specifications and documentation standards.
- Train and mentor technicians and operators on process improvements and manufacturing best practices.
- Support competency development through structured training and work allocation.
- Identify and evaluate local vendors for cost-effective localization and tooling projects.
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About Autoliv Group
Autoliv develops, manufactures, and supplies automotive safety systems.
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